Timeline
16:27
Grab a coffee and a slice of cake to go. The shop is quiet and lovely, perfect for a calm start before the rush. It is open from 11:00 to 21:00.
16:57
Walk to Shell Dream World. Spend ten minutes wandering the museum collection. The standard adult entry fee is ¥78.
17:07
Head to Sunlight Rock. This is the highest point on the island. Look west toward Xiamen as the golden light hits the water. The view stretches far across the strait.
17:37
Find Mr Lin Shachamian for dinner. Order the luxurious seafood version with abalone or the tasty meat version. The shop closes at 20:00.
18:07
End your evening at Citiark Coffee and Cake. It is open until 19:30, so head there early if you want a seat before it closes.
Local tip
Sunlight Rock is a climb. Wear comfortable shoes. The view is worth the effort.
Check before you go
- Mr Lin Shachamian closes at 20:00. Do not arrive late.
- Citiark Coffee and Cake closes at 19:30. If you prefer a later drink, The Chu Family Coffee is open until 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Xiamen/Gulangyu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).